Could Connor Hellebuyck Sit Out For The 2026-27 Season?

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:31: What are your thoughts on Cale Makar's new contract extension?  2:22: Does Makar’s deal change the Stanley Cup window for the Colorado Avalanche?  4:02: Does Makar deserve credit for playing with a team-friendly contract in Colorado for so long?  7:19: Does Makar's contract impact Quinn Hughes’ negotiations with the Minnesota Wild? 8:59: How much should Quinn Hughes earn on his next deal?  11:00: Could Connor Hellebuyck sit out for the 2026-27 NHL season?  16:03: Are there any other American-born players who might want out of their Canadian franchises? 18:46: Could Sam Montembeault be a short-term fix to the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie injuries?  23:32: Can the Carolina Hurricanes remain dominant with Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov as their goaltending tandem? 26:11: Reacting to the first 10 names on the NHL Network’s top 50 players list 28:25: Which NHL teams will be the most intriguing to follow in 2026-27? 32:00: What should the Florida Panthers expect from Aleksander Barkov this season?  33:00: Over/Under: 65 Points next season for Jimmy Snuggerud? 34:25: Yes or No: Will Alex Ovechkin record yet another 30-goal season in 2026-27? 35:26: What is your favourite EBUG story in recent NHL history? 37:11: Jaromir Jagr, 54, says it would take a "miracle" for him to play this season. Will Jagr still suit up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices